Find A Musician

How to Hire a Musician

AFM musicians perform all kinds of music for all kinds of
events. Our
franchised booking and referral agents help you to find musicians who
best suit your needs. Here are some frequently asked
questions:

How far in advance of the actual date should a group or
solo performer be contracted?

As early as possible. Many musicians are booked as much
as a year in
advance of
the actual performance date.

How do you find out about the solo musicians, bands or
orchestras in your area?

Call us to find out about musicians and how to contact
them. We will be
able to give you
the telephone number of the leader of a group.

How do I know if particular musicians are available for the
date in question?

Simply contact the individual musician or leader. He or she
will be happy to
discuss available dates.

What if I can't get my first choice of musician?

If the musician or group you want is already booked, we will
recommend
several suitable alternatives.

How much will the group or solo artist cost?

The cost will vary. The exact amount will depend on the number
of performers,
the length of the performance (usually 3 or 4 hours), the occasion, and
the
popularity of the musician (s). Live music usually costs about the same
as a
DJ (and sometimes less) and makes every event special.

Can I hear a soloist or group before signing a contract?

Yes. The soloist or leader of the group will tell you when and
where you may
hear a performance. Most musicians also make tapes available.

How can I be sure the musician (s) won't back out at the
last minute?

All you have to do is sign an official AFM contract, which
will be furnished
to you by the soloist or leader. Both the purchaser and musician must
sign the
contract to make it binding. An AFM contract is your guarantee that you
will get
the music you want at the date and time you want it. Once signed, the
AFM
musician is obligated to honor the contract and so is the purchaser.

Non-union musicians and DJs give contracts, too. What's so
special about an AFM contract?

A signed AFM contract is "peace of mind" insurance for both
the
purchaser and the musician. Even if a non-union musician or DJ offers a
contract, there is no organization or trade association monitoring
their
activities.

What if I sign a contract and then find that I have to
cancel my party or event?

A cancellation clause may be added to any AFM contract. This
clause allows
you to cancel the engagement with sufficient advance notice (agreed
upon by both
you and the musicians). This way, you don't get stuck and neither do
the
musicians.